21 Air Fryer Easter Recipes for a Quick Feast

Let me be real with you for a second: nobody wants to spend Easter weekend chained to the oven while everyone else is hunting eggs and having a good time outside. You want a table loaded with delicious food and approximately zero meltdowns in the kitchen. That is where your air fryer comes in, and honestly, it deserves a seat at the Easter table right alongside the ham.

I started cooking Easter meals in the air fryer a couple of years ago out of sheer desperation — the oven was occupied, the stovetop was a disaster zone, and I needed roasted carrots done in under twenty minutes. What I discovered was that the air fryer produces results that are genuinely better for a lot of these dishes. Crispier edges, faster cook times, and way less babysitting. If you have been sleeping on your air fryer for holiday cooking, this is your wake-up call.

This list gives you 21 Easter recipes that span the whole feast — from appetizers and sides to main dishes and even a few sweet bites to finish things off. Everything is doable, nothing requires culinary school, and most of them use ingredients you probably already have sitting around. Let’s get into it.

Why the Air Fryer Is Genuinely Built for Easter Cooking

Here is the thing about Easter — it is one of those meals where you are trying to pull off five or six different dishes at the same time, all for a table full of people who have strong opinions about how the potatoes should taste. The oven is a single-lane road. The air fryer is a second lane that you have been ignoring.

According to Healthline’s deep-dive on air fryer cooking, air fryers can cut fat content significantly compared to traditional deep-frying, and they preheat to temperature in a fraction of the time a conventional oven needs. For Easter, that means your glazed carrots can be crisping up while the oven handles the main roast. No fighting for rack space. No waiting forty-five minutes for things to come up to temperature.

The other practical upside? Air fryers are ruthlessly good at reheating Easter leftovers without turning them into sad, soggy versions of their former selves. But that is a conversation for Easter Monday. Right now, we have recipes to cover.

The Appetizers: Start the Feast Right

1. Air Fryer Deviled Eggs with Crispy Prosciutto

2. Air Fryer Crispy Spring Rolls

These come together in about twelve minutes and arrive at the table with that deep-fried crunch without any of the oil splatter cleanup. Fill them with shredded cabbage, carrot, ginger, and a little sesame oil. The air fryer browns them evenly on all sides — something a pan on the stove struggles to do without babysitting. If you want something along the same crispy lines but with even less fuss, these 3-ingredient crispy air fryer chickpeas make a great complementary snack to set out alongside them.

3. Air Fryer Brie with Honey and Walnuts

This one sounds impressive and requires almost no effort, which is a combination I am always chasing. Wrap a small wheel of brie in puff pastry, brush it with egg wash, and air fry at 375F for twelve to fourteen minutes until golden. Drizzle with honey, scatter toasted walnuts, and serve with crackers. It looks like you planned for a week. You planned for fifteen minutes.

The Sides: Where the Air Fryer Actually Shines

Sides are where I think the air fryer earns its permanent spot on the counter. Roasted vegetables come out with that caramelized edge that usually takes thirty-plus minutes in the oven — in the air fryer, you are looking at half the time with comparable or better results. For an Easter table specifically, the spring produce lineup is perfect for this kind of fast high-heat cooking.

4. Honey Glazed Air Fryer Carrots

5. Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Asparagus is the quintessential spring vegetable, and the air fryer handles it beautifully. Toss spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then air fry at 400F for seven to nine minutes depending on thickness. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of freshly grated parmesan. Done. If you want to go deeper into spring veggie sides for your Easter table, these 25 air fryer veggies that actually taste good have a ton of options that work beautifully this time of year.

6. Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

No Easter meal is complete without potatoes in some form, and the air fryer makes the crispiest roasted potatoes you can produce outside of a commercial kitchen. Cut baby potatoes in half, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, and flaky salt. Air fry at 400F for twenty minutes, shaking once. They come out with a shatteringly crisp exterior and fluffy center. I keep a silicone-tipped tong set specifically for tossing these — way easier than the basket-shake method when they are this hot.

7. Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds

Fresh green beans air fry in about eight minutes and develop a slight char that tastes far more interesting than boiled or steamed versions. Toss with minced garlic, a little oil, and toasted sliced almonds at the end. It is one of those sides that people always ask about — nobody expects green beans to taste this good.

8. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Fill large cremini mushrooms with a mixture of cream cheese, garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs. Air fry at 375F for ten minutes and they come out bubbling and golden on top. IMO, these are one of the most crowd-pleasing Easter appetizers you can make, and they work beautifully as a side alongside anything from the carving board.

9. Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites

If you have kids at the Easter table — or adults who behave like them — these crispy mac and cheese bites are going to become a recurring request. Shape leftover mac and cheese into balls, coat in breadcrumbs, and air fry at 375F for eight minutes. Crispy outside, molten inside. You are welcome.

The Mains: Yes, You Can Do Easter Dinner in an Air Fryer

Here is where people get skeptical, and honestly, I understand it. Easter main dishes feel serious — there is tradition involved, there is expectation, there is a whole production around the carving. But here is the thing: the air fryer is not trying to replace the centerpiece ham or lamb. It is perfect for smaller proteins, secondary mains, and anything that would normally need the oven but can be done faster with better results.

10. Air Fryer Glazed Ham Slices

11. Air Fryer Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs

Not every Easter table runs on lamb and ham, and chicken thighs in the air fryer are one of the most reliably excellent things you can produce in the appliance. Coat bone-in thighs with a rub of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil. Air fry at 400F for twenty-two to twenty-five minutes until the skin is deep golden and crackly. If you want to build out your air fryer chicken repertoire beyond just Easter, the 21 five-ingredient air fryer chicken recipes round up some of the best methods.

12. Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter

Salmon is a natural Easter main, especially for tables that skip the meat entirely. Air fry individual portions at 400F for eight to ten minutes (adjust for thickness) and finish with a pat of compound butter made from softened butter, fresh dill, lemon zest, and a little garlic. The fish comes out perfectly flaky with zero fuss. These air fryer salmon bites are a fantastic way to serve it as a shareable appetizer format if you want to mix things up.

13. Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary

Lamb chops are fast by nature, and the air fryer does something remarkable with them. The high circulating heat sears the exterior while keeping the interior pink and juicy. Marinate chops in olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper for at least thirty minutes. Air fry at 400F for eight to ten minutes for medium-rare, flipping once. Rest for five minutes before serving. Restaurant-level results, genuinely.

The Light Bites and Brunch Recipes

Easter brunch is its own event for a lot of families — eggs and pastries and mimosas before the formal dinner later in the afternoon. The air fryer handles brunch territory exceptionally well, especially anything eggy or baked that would normally demand oven time and attention.

14. Air Fryer Mini Frittatas

Pour an egg mixture of your choice (think: spinach, sun-dried tomato, feta, or smoked salmon and cream cheese) into silicone muffin cups and air fry at 300F for twelve to fifteen minutes. They puff up beautifully and come out like little eggy clouds. Serve them warm at the brunch table and watch them disappear. A good silicone muffin cup set is genuinely invaluable here — they come out clean, release perfectly, and go straight in the dishwasher.

15. Air Fryer Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Cut brioche into thick fingers, dip in an egg-cream-cinnamon mixture, and air fry at 370F for eight minutes. They come out golden and custardy with a slightly crisp exterior. Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar for the kids’ table, or add a berry compote for the adults. FYI, these also work beautifully as a make-ahead: cook them, freeze in a single layer, then reheat in the air fryer from frozen at 350F for five minutes.

16. Air Fryer Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter staple, and you can actually proof and bake them in the air fryer with brilliant results. The smaller cooking chamber creates a consistent even heat that produces a beautifully soft interior. Finish them with a simple icing cross while they are still warm. They will not last long — consider making a double batch.

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Easter Recipes

Not everyone at the Easter table is eating meat, and the air fryer is remarkably good at producing vegetarian dishes that feel substantial and festive rather than like an afterthought. Spring produce is naturally on your side here — asparagus, peas, artichokes, and fresh herbs all shine with high heat.

17. Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Feta

Halve colorful bell peppers, fill with cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta. Air fry at 375F for fifteen to eighteen minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is lightly browned on top. These are filling, festive in color, and genuinely satisfying as a standalone main for vegetarian guests. Quinoa is particularly good here nutritionally — it is a complete protein source, which means vegetarian guests get a genuinely balanced plate.

18. Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts with Garlic Aioli

19. Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks with Herb Chimichurri

Slice a whole cauliflower head into one-inch steaks, brush generously with olive oil and smoked paprika, and air fry at 400F for fifteen to eighteen minutes, flipping once. The flat surface caramelizes into something deeply savory. A bright, herb-heavy chimichurri made with parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil cuts through the richness perfectly. This one earns genuine respect from meat-eaters, too.

Easter Desserts in the Air Fryer

Yes, the air fryer does desserts. And no, it does not just do reheating. Some of the best Easter desserts I have made in the last two years have come out of the air fryer with zero stress and zero oven monopolization.

20. Air Fryer Lemon Curd Hand Pies

21. Air Fryer Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot cake is as Easter as it gets, and individual muffin portions in the air fryer bake in fourteen minutes and come out with a perfect domed top. Use a box grater with a collection tray for the carrots — makes the prep dramatically faster than dealing with a cutting board situation. Top with a simple cream cheese frosting and they are genuinely as good as any bakery version. Maybe better, because you made them.

You Have Got This

An Easter feast does not have to mean a full day of kitchen chaos, a sink full of dishes, and a cook who misses the whole celebration. These 21 recipes prove that your air fryer is more than a weeknight convenience gadget — it is a legitimate holiday cooking tool that earns its counter space.

Start with a couple of the sides you know your table will love, add one of the mains that suits your crowd, and let the air fryer handle the pressure while you actually enjoy the day. That is the whole point, right? Good food, made with less effort, so you can be present for the parts that matter most.

Pick two or three recipes from this list, give them a run before Easter Sunday so you know what to expect, and then walk into the holiday weekend with genuine confidence. Your air fryer is ready when you are.